Tribute is being paid to the man who revolutionized the way we consume news, with the passing of Ted Turner, the visionary founder of CNN. Turner's bold decision to launch a 24-hour cable news channel in 1980 sent shockwaves through the industry, transforming the way people access and interact with current events. With his relentless pursuit of innovation and his willingness to take risks, Turner paved the way for the proliferation of news networks and the rise of global media empires. But Turner's legacy is not just defined by his professional accomplishments - his personal story, marked by excess and controversy, has also become the stuff of legend.
The founder of CNN changed the news industry — and lived large along the way
